*Authors Note:*
any guys reading this, Just a fair warning that this chapter is Really Girly.
If you thought Chapter 2 was bad, then you'd be better off skipping from the line of ***** to the next line of ***** you see.I'm not trying to make anyone feel left out. If you don't like that stuff, it's for your own good,
2. Shingetsu is not my character, she is my friends. We decided her's would be in mine, and mine will be in her's. I'll let you know the name once she is done.
Okay, back to the show!
-T-M-E
Chapter 4
Magicka Training
As I awoke, I was vomiting. This scared the hell out of me. Luckily, it was into a bucket that was placed next to my bed.
I wiped my mouth with a cloth on my nightstand. Lying back down.
I covered my eyes with my hands. My head felt like it was splitting.
After about a minute or two, I heard the door open. I peeked through my fingers, it was Julianos.
I gasped, pulling the blankets up to my chin. "What is it? And please keep it down."
"Thought you might need this." He walked over and placed a small bottle onto the nightstand. "Since alcohol is a poison, thought it might help. It should stop the headaches." He walked out without another word. As if sad, or guilty.
I reached over and grabbed it. The label read 'Cure Against Poison'. Smart boy.
I chugged it down. It wasn't the best taste, but I dealt with it. It was for my own good.
Once that was done, I set it back down, wiping my mouth again.
I didn't move for about 15 minutes. After that, the pain in my head went away, and my stomach felt normal again.
I stood up. Walking over to my dresser and grabbing my bear skin shale, a gift from Ulfrick.
I made my way downstairs. Sitting at the dinning table, across from Julianos.
"What exactly happened last night?" I asked as I grabbed something to eat. He looked down, "You got a bit loopy and I practically had to drag you home. Once we got here, we went to bed and, that was the end of it."
This didn't sound like the end of it. I shrugged it off. I didn't have time to worry about it.
000
The carriage ride was mostly silent. We were both tired, getting home in the wee hours of the night.
I hoped off first. Crossing my arms over my chest. "Okay, here's the low down. I know Shingetsu comes across as if she should be in prison for insanity, but she's the best Magic has to offer. She will judge. Just don't say anything. She is better trained in the way of the voice than I am. Sure, she only uses it as a last resort, but she can and will. We clear?"
He nodded. "We will also be staying here tonight, so I hope you packed for cold."
We made our way up the ramps to the collage. The second the Magical gate opened, there was no turning back.
"Prisoner!" I was pulled into a hug by a younger dark elf, no older than 17. "I saw you in my vision! I knew you were coming!"
Her raven black hair was pulled up into a cute ponytail with a light pink ribbon. She was much shorter than me. She turned to Julianos, "So your the boy I saw in my vision. The new Dragonborn! I'm going to train you!
"Follow me!" Shingetsu skipped off. 'I know.' I mouthed to Julianos, and we followed.
000
"No No No! You need to push it forward. Pretend its a shout, just with your hands."
I could tell Julianos was getting tired of this. If a single thing was off, she would judge it. Luckily, she finished the restoration part just an hour ago. At least if he quit, he would know what he needed to.
But, as I thought, he wasn't much for magic.
"Shin, its getting late. Give him a rest, we can finish up tomorrow if we have anything else important." She sighed giving a small pout. "Fine, I'll show him to his room. You make your way up to my quest room. I'll be there in a minute." I nodded.
I made it to the very top of the tower. Into the quest room next to Shingetsu's. I could never understand how she could trust people so well.
***She had customized it from its original style to her own. A Larger four poster bed in the center of the wall to the right of the door, A even larger vanity across from it. Filled with lotions, perfumes, beauty potions, flowers, and many other items. A low table to its left, pressed up against the wall. Holding a rather large water basin, soaps, and many different types of brushes and ribbons.
I set my bag down next to the large couch on the wall opposite the door. It was where I usually slept when I came to visit. It may not look it, but it was very soft and comfortable.
"By the Nine! You must be so exhausted! You haven't been getting much rest. I can tell." She walked over to the oak wardrobe in corner. Taking out a little beige and deep pink night gowns.
"Here." She handed me the beige one to change into. I bowed my head in thanks. She smiled, went over and locked the door, then changed into her own night gown.
With a bit of hassle, I eventually slid off my armor, a large wait coming off my shoulders. Then slipping on the gown.
"Oh, your hair! You have to let me do it!" I made a small smile, "Sure, I guess. If you want."
The one thing I loved about Shingetsu, was the one thing I would never admit. I could just be a girl with her. She loved to do my hair. She would give me beauty tips, even if they were rarely used. She never had anyone else to do this with, so she liked to use me as a dumby. And that was fine with me.
Shin naturally didn't have many friends. None of them could really understand her. She had a rough childhood. So she was making up for lost time, in a way. I understood that. And even the Dragonborn deserves to have some down time every now and then.
She grabbed a few fluffy towels from the wardrobe, setting them next to the bench. Grabbing a pillow and setting it in front of the basin. Gesturing for me to sit.
I did so. She leaned me back, dipping my of my hair into the water.
"So," she started as she scrubbed at my hair with a soap that smelled of vanilla and lavender, "How old is Julianos?"
"20." I told her softly. Here was the only place I felt safe to speak in a voice so calm, and non-commanding, unofficial.
"He seems older." she was silent for a moment. "Don't you think he's cute? Your so lucky to get to be around him all the time!"
I shrugged, "I haven't really thought about it. I don't base on appearances." She got a confused look on her face, "Then what do you base on?"
I closed my eyes, "They have to be able to defeat a dragon. Defeat me in a duel."
"But this one could be different." She moved her hands to my scalp. "He's Dragonborn. And a very fast learner, from what I've seen." She giggled, "And when you were writing that letter earlier, every few seconds, he would glance over to see if you were watching."
"Really?" I opened my eyes and looked at her. She smiled and nodded, "Yeah, I can tell, he has a thing for you.
"Just give it a shot. Try impressing him a bit. For me?" I sighed, "If you say so, but I just don't see why."
"Just trust me on this for once, alright?" She rinsed out my hair, wringing it slightly before leaning me forward and warping it in towel. Helping me stand.
Shin then set me in the chair in front of the vanity. Grabbing a hairbrush and preparing a low heat spell that she made herself. Drying out my hair, then bringing the brush through it.
"You know, to impress a man, you can't always be strong. I know, that's tough for you. But trust me. Sometimes you have to act on your charm, not your strength."
"I don't think that will really work for me. I'm supposed to be strong." Shin snorted, "Yeah, and how many men have you gotten?" I looked down in silence. She sighed.
"Prisoner, look. Men don't try to be strong for a woman when she is always doing it for herself. They naturally are stronger when they see that they are needed to impress. If you want a strong man, you have to give him the chance to be."
Once she was done brushing my hair, it was shining, straight, with all its natural beauty. She pushed it all over my left shoulder, then turned me around.
We sat in silence as she braided my hair. Every now and again pulling a small white flower from a nearby bouquet.
Once she got to the very bottom, she picked out a ruby red ribbon, one that matched my eyes. Tying it to finish the scene. Turning me back around.
It was feminine, but not to much. A small flower here and there. She then did a sticking spell, so it would stay nice until I toke it down.
She handed me the cream she usually gave me to gave rid of the calluses on my hands and feet. I brought my foot up, starting there.
"Prisoner?" I looked up at Shin as she sat down on the end of her bed. "Do you think yo could at least give this one a chance? I can tell he see's something in you. And I want to see you happy."
I nodded. "I'll try."***
000(From here to next ::: still kind of, but readable)
The next morning, I put my armor back on, making sure my hair didn't get stuck in any of the straps.
Shingetsu toke me down to where Julianos was. Still sleeping.
I walked over. Then pushed him off the bed. He let out a shriek. "I told you to keep the door locked. Your just lucky you're not dead. We're gonna eat then hit the road."
I turned on my heel, trying to forget the fact that I just saw him like that. With his hair coming out of its tight ponytail, being messy at the top, a few locks sticky out. He was only in his thin trousers. Tangled up in the sheets.
He met us down in the dining hall about fifteen minutes later. Armor suited correctly. Hair fixed back up, nice and neat.
"So," he started, "Where will we be off to next?" he asked as he grabbed a sweetroll. "The Dawnguard. If we leave within the hour, we just might make it before dawn. Shin did us the favor of getting us a carriage."
He nodded. We were silent the rest of the meal.
000
"I'll miss you!" Shingetsu hugged my middle. I gave her a small hug back. "Miss you too, Shin. Send me a letter sometime, I'd love to see you soon."
I jumped onto the back of the carriage, followed by Julianos. We both waved until she was out of sight.
"I don't think I ever want to do magic again." he said after about an hour. Looking down at his feet at his feet. I tilted my head to the side, "Hey, its not meant for everyone. But that's why I want you learning the basics of everything before you get into it. You gotta see what fits."
The silence just sat there kind of awkward for the longest time. And it was nearly noon by the time either of us felt like talking again.
"Did you grow up in Cryodil?" I asked, my arms crossed. Thinking I'd start up a conversation to ease my boredom.
Julianos shook his head, "No, I grew up here in Skyrim. I moved to Cyrodil with my Uncle once my parents went to war. They were both Stormcloaks. I haven't talked to them since before I left for here."
"You should. Write them a letter tonight. Wait until they find out your Dragonborn, I'm sure they'll be very proud." He nodded, glancing up at me. "What about you? You grow up here?"
I shook my head, "No, I lived in Cyrodil most of my life." I looked down. He got more curious with my reaction. "Why you move to Skyrim? Your parents make you do it to?"
I closed my eyes. "Something like that.
"I'd prefer not to talk about it. I have my reasons." Why did I bring this up? I should've known it would turn into this.
He got a bit worried, feeling guilty. "Hey, everyone has a rough part of there past that they'd prefer to stick away from. I respect that."
His words only made me feel colder on the subject. I shook my head, "Maybe one day. Just not today." Julianos gave my knee a light, reassuring rub.
We stayed silent the rest of the trip.
Now for all of you who decided to not read the ***** section,
Never Fear, A Summary Is here!
Alright, so pretty much Shingetsu was telling Prisoner that she should try impressing Julianos.
So that's why she's starting to act the way she is.
Until Next Time! \(^.^)/
